| The size of Taiwan doesn't hold as much importance to its strategic position (as America's unsinkable carrier).
Chen has lately made some statements that show he is willing to try and appease China - if he does that, I would assume that part of his motivation for pro-independence is merely another election stunt.
Nobody wants war - and nobody wanted war in 1914 either. But like 1914, everybody has a reason for war, and everyone has a score to settle (even the KMT has some). Lets hope it doesnt go into 1914 again.
Ideological loyalty is the act of giving your soul to a vague concept, to be manipulated by people smarter than you. |